4BR has been informed of the death of Ray Norton, who passed away over the weekend.

Hanwell

Ray played trombone for Hanwell from around 1953 to 1970, and still remained very much involved in the running of the band for many years afterwards.

Ray played trombone for Hanwell from around 1953 to 1970, and still remained very much involved in the running of the band for many years afterwards4BR

Prize winner

Son of William (who's father was Bandmaster at Bridgwater SA from 1920-55), the family moved to Lewisham in 1919. Ray later became a member of the Lewisham Concert Band prior to joining Hanwell.

He was also a member of the prize winning trombone quartet of George Groom, Tom Evans, Ray & Jack Hill.

Funeral details are not known at this stage.